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Independent thriller "To Avenge" to be shot in Ocean City next fall: Update
By KristinOctober 2, 20186 min read
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Originally slated to be shot on-location this fall, production on the film has been pushed back to September of 2019 immediately following Labor Day weekend. "We had a major casting change and in the process of doing that we realized to make the film we wanted, the extra time was going to be essential," Belial said. "There’s only a small window when you’re working in a resort town." The five-week shoot in September and October will allow for production after the summer crowds have dispersed, but before many businesses have shut down for the year so that seasonal infrastructure will still be in place. Have you ever wanted to be in a movie? With the new shoot date now less than a year away, Belial, who also serves as the film's casting director, is looking for extras for a handful of scenes. Specifically, he's looking for about 30 Ocean City locals to walk with friends, eat snacks and play carnival games as the part of the story that takes place on the Ocean City Boardwalk unfolds. "A lot of people from Philadelphia, South Jersey have contacted me who want to be in that scene," he said. "But I think it’ll be really neat to watch it and know half the extras are actually Ocean City residents... Male, female, young, old. That slice of American life." Belial will also need extras for scenes on the Courthouse steps and in Vera's office, two locations that his team is still scouting for. Anyone interested can read the casting call here and then contact Belial via email. The team is also looking for a large bayside home with boat launches to shoot in, a large modern sailboat for a brief scene, a 2003 Ford Thunderbird convertible in white or yellow, and craft services that can cater 20-30 people for five weeks.Independent crime/thriller to be shot in Ocean City
In 2018, as the summer season winds down, Philadelphia filmmaker Nick Belial and his crew will be in Ocean City to shoot the independent feature film 'To Avenge.' Read our first story on the film here.
The cast
Now that all of the major cast members have been announced, the story's characters -- from the arrogant trust-fund ne'er-do-wells to the strong and fearless women that the story revolves around -- have started to really take shape. "You walk away thinking, women are strong. Women are resilient," Belial said. "The characters in this film are well-rounded and they’re not one-dimensional, they’re not perfect."- Taylor Hay plays Vera Castor.
- Hannah Kleeman as Taarna.
- Erika Eleniak as Vera's mother Denise Castor.
- Zach Galligan as Vera's father Glen Castor.
- Mackenzie Owens as young Vera.
- Bernard Robichaud as billionaire Clayton Danvers.
- Kelli Maroney as Abigail Danvers.
- Tom Schmitt as Jason Danvers.
- Arthur Harshagen as Jameson Danvers.
About Kristin
Kristin is a writer and photographer in Ocean City, Maryland, and is the content manager for OceanCity.com and other State Ventures, LLC sites. She loves getting reader-submitted stories and photos, so send her an email anytime. She also works part-time at the Art League of Ocean City and the Ocean City Film Festival and lives just off the peninsula with her dog and fiancé. Her photos can be found on Instagram @oc_kristin.
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